Activision to release 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4': New skaters, tricks, parks, more
In the fall of 1999, video game heads and skateboarders eagerly anticipated the release of what would become one of the most iconic skateboard video games in history: "Tony Hawk Pro Skater."
Now, 25 years later, fans will be able to indulge once more with the release of "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4" this summer. The new game blends content from "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3" (2001) and "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4" (2002), in addition to new skater characters, tricks, parks and an updated soundtrack. The release comes five years after the franchise released "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2," a blend of the franchise's two first games, in 2020.
With more than 15 games in the franchise, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater" debuted on Sept. 29, 1999. Games in the franchise encourage players to perform different tricks to increase a player's points and complete missions. The game was produced by Activision and Iron Galaxy Studios.
More: Backflip to the future: The lasting legacy of Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Here's what to know about the latest release, "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4." releases on July 11.
Customers to pre-order the game will receive access to the Foundry Demo (a trial version of the game) in June and early access to the full game on July 8.
For the first time in 10 years, the franchise will feature new parks to play in "Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4."
The video game also allows for cross-platform online multiplayer for up to eight players.
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4" will feature skaters from the original games like Tony Hawk, Bucky Lasek, Steve Caballero, Kareem Campbell, Geoff Rowley, Andrew Reynolds, Elissa Steamer, Chad Muska, Eric Koston, Rodney Mullen, Jamie Thomas, Rune Glifberg and Bob Burnquist.
The game will also feature new skaters Rayssa Leal, Chloe Covell, Jamie Foy, Zion Wright and Yuto Horigome.
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4" will be available on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and PC, through Steam, Battle.net and the Microsoft Store.
"Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4" will be available for the suggested retail price of $49.99 on all platforms.
The Digital Deluxe Edition of the game will be available for the suggested retail price of $59.99. This edition includes exclusive content like the characters Doom Slayer and Revenant, in-game skate decks and Create-a-Skater items.
The Collector's Edition of the game will be available for the suggested retail price of $129.99. It includes everything in the Digital Deluxe Edition, in addition to a limited edition, full-size Birdhouse skateboard deck with a printed Tony Hawk autograph.
For more information about the game and to purchase online, visit tonyhawkthegame.com/.
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